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The 2012 Male U16 BC Cup was held in West Kelowna at the Royal LePage Place from April 12-15. The top 16 Under 16 players in BC Hockey attended the four-day event. Included in that elite group was Joe Surgenor of Courtenay, who played forward for Team Avalanche. Surgenor collected four points to help the Avalanche finish seventh at the eight-team event.
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REAL HOT WHEELS Comox Valley RCMP and the Cumberland Fire Department responded Saturday shortly after 8 a.m. to a car fire on Highway 19 just south of the Cumberland interchange. The owner reported the fire to his older van. There were no injuries reported. PHOTOS BY ALLAN GRAY
Reaching out with help for those in need Renée Andor Record Staff
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At a time when many people would focus solely on themselves and their loved one, Shawn Wood, 28, is reaching out to help others. Wood’s fiancée Emily Niinemets, 24, was diagnosed with aggressive lymphoma cancer in early January. She has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments and has often been very low on energy — sometimes she is unable to get out of bed. But, while many people would
hunker down and focus solely on caring for their sick fiancée, Wood decided he wants to help others in situations similar to Niinemets’. Wood owns College Pro Window Cleaning, and will donate 10 per cent of his company’s profits to the BC Cancer Agency. He also plans to spend two to three Saturdays per month providing his services free of charge to Comox Valley cancer patients. His reason for helping others? Simple. He can see what it’s like to be a cancer patient. “When I see my fiancée battling
through this, I can see how rough it could be for someone to try to do something for themselves,” said Wood. “I understand what it is like to have no energy, and need some extra help.” Wood added he and his fiancée have a huge support network of family and friends in the Valley, which takes a bit of the stress off them, and he will have more employees this spring and summer, allowing him to work a bit less than previously and spend more time with Niinemets. Also, “My Saturdays them-
selves are usually the days she spends with her mom so I thought that’d be a good chance for me to get out and do something,” added Wood. While Wood said he wants to help cancer patients he noted that he will help others who need it. “If I can just help anyone — that’s really the goal — so anyone who’s just really in need I have no problem helping them out,” he explained. “So, I’d hear their story, why they need it, and then I’d decide if they would qualify for ... see FIANCÉE ■ 2
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the help.” For more information, contact Shawn Wood at 250-6501761. Appointments are on a first-come first-served basis and space is limited. Wood can clean exterior windows, skylights, gutters or siding. He said his fiancée seems to be responding well to the chemotherapy treatments and doctors told him she has a very strong chance of beating
COLLEGE PRO WINDOW Cleaning’s Shawn Wood offers free window and gutter cleaning services to Comox Valley cancer patients on Saturdays. PHOTO BY RENÉE ANDOR her cancer. However, Niinemets’ aggressive lymphoma is Burkittlike, which Wood said makes treatment more difficult. “They’re still not 100 per cent sure
what steps she’s going to have to take yet,” Wood said, adding “she’s getting progressively better which is really hopeful.” writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Record honoured with two awards Record Staff In a celebration of the B.C. community newspaper industry to inform, celebrate and promote people and businesses in local communities, the Comox Valley Record was honoured in two categories at the 2012 Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards. In the gala celebration Saturday at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, Record advertising designer Dionne Hurd was honoured in two categories — Ad Campaign Award, Collaborative and Ad Design Award, Collaborative. Hurd placed second along with advertising representative Liz Tribe for a Sunwest Auto Centre advertisement in the former category, which featured a hidden 2012 Beetle under a red sheet. “Great tease factor, the set up image is a tip of the hat to the classic VW ads from the 60s,” commented the judge. “If I was in the market for a gas saver in stiletto heels I’d hustle down to the dealer!” In the latter category, Hurd and advertising representative Peter Diespecker placed second for a fullpage advertisement for Courtenay Mazda that highlights different
features of a car on a deep blue backdrop. “Great use of colour and graphics to portray the advanced technology,” noted the judge.
In the Newspaper Excellence Award for its circulation size, the Record placed fourth out of 14 entries. photos@comoxvalleyrecord.com
When the British Columbia Wildlife Federation announced they were looking for a host for their AGM and Convention in 2012, the Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association jumped all over it. It is the club’s 75th anniversary this year, and members thought it would be a good way to start celebrations. The BCWF accepted and 200 delegates and family members from all over B.C. are coming to the Comox Valley from April 25 to 28. The delegates will be in session for three days at the Westerly Hotel, the spouses will be touring the Comox
$30 includes a meal from Plates Eatery and Catering as well as a chance to win raffles, and bid on silent and live auction items. When you can gather a group of eight friends and buy a table for $240 you get two bottles of complimentary wine for the table and each person gets a chance at a special prize. Get your tickets from Gone Fishin, Tyee Marine in Courtenay or call Greg at 250-3387676. — Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association
Valley, and the youth delegates will be entertained with activities when not in session. The Comox Valley Sports Centre is booked for the 56th BCWF annual conservation fundraiser. Local merchants, as well as others on the Island and mainland B.C, outdid themselves with prize donations including a Saskatchewan whitetail hunt, a Shuswap houseboat rental, a Mount Washington chalet rental, smokers, and even a bathtub unit. The ticket price of
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Athletic mentors really are doing it for the kids Earle Couper Record Staff
The KidStart Run hit Courtenay on Sunday, with the occasion marked by speeches and refreshments at Simms Millennium Park. Former KidStart mentor Terry Kratzmann of Campbell River and current mentor Shane Douglas of Courtenay left Cape Scott Provincial Park on April 4 on a 600-kilometre fundraising and awareness-raising effort for KidStart that is scheduled to wrap up April 28 in Victoria. Local supporters joined the duo for the final five kilometres from Bridges Road to Simms Park, including Karin Kratz who accompanied Kratzmann in her wheelchair. They arrived at the park first, followed minutes later by
Douglas and a group of runners. Douglas (who ran most of the distance with an injury) concluded his part of the run as scheduled in his hometown Sunday while the 65-year-old Kratzmann (who has an artificial hip) and his support team left Monday afternoon on the final 275-kilometre leg to Victoria. KidStart is offered by the John Howard Society of North Island in Campbell River and the Comox Valley. The volunteer-based program focuses on the positive development of vulnerable children and youth ages six to 18 who could benefit from having stable, committed, and caring adults in their lives. KidStart connects children and youth with carefully screened and trained
COMOX VALLEY KIDSTART mentor Shane Douglas arrived Sunday at Simms Millennium Park accompanied by local supporters who joined him for the last five kilometres of his run from Cape Scott. PHOTO BY EARLE COUPER
adult mentors. These volunteers spend three or more hours with their “mentee” each week. Through role modeling and encouraging kids to participate in activities that build their confidence, mentors help children and youth become more resilient and successful. At Sunday’s gathering, JHSNI spokesperson Wendy Thurlborn (who MCed the event) noted there are 50 children in the Comox Valley awaiting a mentor. She said “three or four” people came forward Sunday expressing interest in becoming a mentor. Among other highlights for Kratzmann and Douglas were four new mentors signing up in Campbell River and six teams of young ball players lining up to give them encour-
agement with enthusiastic high fives as they passed by a tournament. KidStart relies on donations, grants, and Gaming funds to assist in their work with vulnerable kids. To make a pledge, or order a KidStart Run T-shirt, visit www.jhsni.bc.ca and click on the KidStart Run link. For more info, contact JHSNI at 250-338-7341 in Courtenay. See more information on the run at www.2mevents. com/index.php/event/kidstart-vancouver-island-run. You can also follow the runners’ epic 600-kilometre journey at: http://kidstartrun.blogspot.ca/. If you’re in Victoria on April 28, head to South Park Elementary School field (508 Douglas Street) at 10 a.m. for the grand finale of the KidStart Run. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Proposed wooden bridge gets past significant hurdle Renée Andor Record Staff
The proposed pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Courtenay River just took a large step towards becoming reality. Courtenay council committed $70,000 from the New Works Community Works Fund Reserve Monday towards survey, design, geotechnical, environmental and archaeological work at the proposed location between Sixth Street and Simms Millennium Park. The City will also apply for a $1.9 million grant from the Gas Tax Innovations Fund for construction of this bridge, along with a $1.75 million grant from the Gas Tax General Strategic Priorities Fund for recoating of the Fifth Street bridge, both of which must be filed by the end of May. “I was excited to be able to see this project (the pedestrian and cyclist bridge) move forward,” supporter Coun. Ronna-Rae Leonard said after the decision was made. “If it didn’t pass today that would have been the end of the project.”
The motion was not passed unanimously. After well over an hour of debate, Leonard, Coun. Doug Hillian, Coun. Jon Ambler and Coun. Bill Anglin voted in favour, while Mayor Larry Jangula, Coun. Starr Winchester and Coun. Manno Theos were opposed. The covered bridge would be about 180 feet in length and would be made of locally sourced timber. Courtenay River People Bridge steering committee chair Harry Holland spoke to council in early March and noted the bridge would be a community building project, with various groups, organizations, businesses and individuals taking part in the work, including the Timber Framers Guild, which helped construct a similar bridge in Golden, B.C. Although Jangula said the pedestrian bridge sounded like a great project, he was concerned about spending money on it and wanted to ensure the muchneeded work on the Fifth Street bridge was completed before moving ahead with a new bridge. Anglin pointed out that it
COURTENAY RIVER PEOPLE Bridge supporters Norman Reader, Ed Schum and Harry Holland (from left) smile after Courtenay council decided to spend $70,000 on planning and research for the bridge and apply for a $1.9 million grant for its construction. Reader constructed this wooden mockup of the bridge. PHOTO BY RENÉE ANDOR
would be up to the Province to decide if the grant applications met the requirements and only applying for one wouldn’t necessarily help the other succeed because they are separate grants. City director of operations Kevin Lagan said the two applications go to separate funding sources, but if the Fifth Street bridge
huge because guess what, that public, those are our stakeholders,” Theos said passionately, as he suggested a survey be sent out with the City’s tax notices. “We’re talking 25,000 people in this community, they need to be involved in that conversation.” However, Ambler countered, pointing out that the City brings in and spends
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about $50 million per year in its general operating budget, and the public elected them to make decisions on spending amounts like $70,000. He also said support for the pedestrian bridge seemed diverse. “I would put the Cycling Task Force on the left; they’re greenies, they’re worried about the environment, they want to rides their bikes,” said Ambler. “Rotary Clubs though, they’re business people. That’s the other end of the spectrum… there’s diverse support for this.” Four Rotary Clubs — Courtenay, Comox, Strathcona Sunrise, and Cumberland — support the bridge, as well as the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association, and a number of other local groups and organizations. The City will now start the research and design phase of the project to complete it before the grant application deadline. For more information on the proposed bridge, visit www.cvbridgeproject.com.
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Highland grad thriving in business Named one of Canada’s 100 most powerful women Renée Andor Record Staff
A former Highland Secondary student went on to become an award-winning entrepreneur with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Connie Linder, (maiden name Connie Limber), works in Vancouver and is the founder of Insight Creative Communications (ICC) and GreenPages Directory (GPD), and she’s a co-founder of Polymer Research Technologies (PRT). Linder describes herself as a trailblazer. She has always trusted her gut instincts in the business world, even when others didn’t agree with her choices. Although she said she didn’t need awards or recognition to feel good about her business decisions, the validation that she’s doing the right things is gratifying. “The biggest gratifier is when you trust yourself and when you trust your instincts — initially there’s often times where the outer world doesn’t really agree with you and people can doubt your decisions,” said Linder. “I’ve been a bit ahead of the curve, seeing where things are going and standing my ground, so it’s gratifying to have it now where there’s outer validation.” PRT is an innovative recycling technology company working to change the polyurethane industry by giving manufacturers an economically viable solution to their waste problem — this company won the New Ventures BC Business Plan Competition in September. Then in December, Linder was named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2011 in the Xstrata Nickel Trailblazers & Trendsetters Award category. This award was granted by the Women’s Executive Network, a national organization recognizing women executives. She will also receive the Minerva Foundation’s Leadership award in May. The Minerva Foundation works to change the lives of women in B.C. by helping them with
COMOX VALLEY-RAISED CONNIE Linder went on to be a successful entrepreneur in Vancouver. She recently won two prestigious awards for her efforts, and she has another award coming her way in May. education, leadership development and workforce re-entry. Linder’s company, ICC, works with startups and established businesses to create, implement and communicate innovative policies and practices that are sustainable environmentally and economically. GPD is a web-based search directory in its beta stage that Linder expects to be big in the
sustainability sector. But, years ago, before she founded her first company, Linder was a successful student and community member in Comox. When she graduated from Highland Secondary School in 1984, Linder received the school’s most prestigious award — the Osler Shield Award. She started a political organization when she was 15 and she was
given an honorary seat on Comox council. She was also the Comox Rotary youth representative and travelled to Sweden on behalf of the organization when she was 18. “I think all those things really did help me,” said Linder. “I was able to go to lots of conferences and see how decisions are made in a municipality, so that helped me in the future with board experience,
understanding how to run a board.” Although she doesn’t come back to visit Comox as often as she would like now, her mother, sister and brother still live here and she still loves the town when she does make it back for a visit. She said she hopes other people, including her kids, will realize that they can believe in a dream and make it happen. “I think for my kids to see the sacrifices and the patience that I’ve had for being a trailblazer really, for my kids to see that it’s taking us into a whole other life, it allows them to believe in a dream, and I think that’s the biggest gift,” said Linder. For more information about Connie Linder, visit www.insightcreativecommunications. com. writer@comoxvalleyrecord.com
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19 Wing gate closed Starting April 17 at 4 p.m., the main gate at 19 Wing Comox was once again closed, this time until early July 2012. Construction in the vicinity of the main gate is part of an ongoing project to modernize and improve facilities at 19 Wing. This closure is expected to generate traffic delays on Military Row and Ryan Road. 19 Wing personnel and visitors to the base will be required to use the temporary gate, across from the 19 Wing Fitness and Community Cen-
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Two candidates vying for spot on UBID board Record Staff Mary Reynolds and Alan Webb have submitted nomination papers to stand for trustee on the Union Bay Improvement District board. The election is this Saturday at the community hall. Landowners will be asked to select one candidate for a three-year term. Webb, a member of Taxpayers for Accountable Governance (TAG), defeated Bob Leary last year in a byelection to complete the remaining six months of a term formerly occupied by Alan de Jersey, who resigned. The five-person UBID board consists of members of TAG — an informal group of taxpayers who call for openness and accountability among elected
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‘Pretty good bang for the buck’ Scott Stanfield Record Staff
MERRY MARKET MUSIC Celtic Cargo Cult entertains a young music fan during the first outdoor day of the year for the Comox Valley Farmers’ Market. The market will happen at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon before moving inside again as winter nears. PHOTO BY ERIN HALUSCHAK
The bridges on the Island rail corridor need $5.4 million for passenger service upgrades to operate over the next decade, according to a report conducted by Associated Engineering on behalf of the Transportation Ministry and the Island Corridor Foundation. The federal government announced last week it will provide $7.5 million to help restore the E&N Railway service from Courtenay to Victoria. The contribution matches that of the province, which last year announced it would provide the same amount for infrastructure improvements, conditional on federal funding and an engineering audit of 48 structures on the rail line. Passenger service had been suspended when the line was no longer deemed safe and funding was not available for repairs. The report suggests $34 million is needed over 30 years. The ICF will cover bridge upgrades through other sources such as the Island Coastal Economic Trust, says chief operating officer Graham Bruce, but will be able to undertake the necessary rail road repairs with the government contributions. The rail tie replacement project and bridge repairs would complete Phase I of the ICF’s incremental rebuilding plan to improve passenger, freight, and excursion and tourist service. Repairs are estimated to take a
Touching inappropriate Comox Valley RCMP are asking for additional information from the public for an incident of inappropriate touching during an Easter at the Barn event April 8. Police were called to a report of a suspicious man who was reported to have been seen touching women, all believed to be unknown to the man. RCMP located the suspect and he was arrested. He has since been released with a pending court date. RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact Const. Biggar at 250-3381321. — Comox Valley RCMP
year to complete. A new VIA train and schedule will then originate from Nanaimo. “Instead of running in the morning from Victoria to here, there’s going to be probably two trains run out of Nanaimo. So one will go south and one will go north,” said Courtenay Mayor Larry Jangula, who represents the Comox Valley Regional District on the ICF board. VIA Rail has committed a renovated three-car train that will include bike carrying capacity, baggage storage and a refreshment centre. Southern Rail has developed a plan to transport coal by rail if the Raven Coal mine proposed for Baynes Sound is approved. Trucking coal to Port Alberni is among the complaints of people opposed to the contentious Raven proposal. “If this coal mine were to happen, it would be logical that there’ll be some discussion here,” Jangula said. “Why in the world would we run those trucks over that Malahat, which is a very busy and at wintertime quite a dangerous piece of highway, when you’ve got a railway line there? “Once we get this done we’ll be back up to a heavy freight capacity,” Jangula added. “That means we can haul gravel, we can haul lumber, we can haul grain, we can haul anything.”
build a new police station it will cost $20 million,” Jangula said. “I think it’s a pretty good bang for the buck.” He notes the possibility of getting a steam train on track. “People love steam trains. It’s a romantic thing. People of all ages are attracted to them.”
And more passengers, added Jangula, noting the profit potential of double decker passenger coaches rather than single coaches. Besides the Courtenay to Victoria run, the railway line extends from Parksville to Port Alberni. “Putting $20 million in perspective, when we
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Nobel Peace Prize nominee simply refuses to hate Humanitarian will speak April 26 in Courtenay International awardwinning humanitarian and author Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish will bring his message of compassion in the face of unimaginable pain and personal suffering to the Comox Valley next week. Dr. Abuelaish is a Palestinian physician, raised in the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, who overcame the odds and became the first Arabic medical doctor holding a staff position in an Israeli hospital, serving both Arab and Israeli patients. In October 2008 his wife of 21 years, Nadia, died suddenly of leukemia. Then, on Jan. 18, 2009, while at home in his Gaza apartment, a missile burst into his apartment, killing three of his daughters and a niece instantly.
His story is the subject of his book I Shall Not Hate. Heather Reisman of Chapters Books reviewed it, saying: “Every once in a long while you come across a book that touches your heart so deeply you will always remember where you were when you read it. And well after you turn the last page, the story will remain with you[...] “Few people in the world today have a better, more richly etched perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian situation than Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish. Few could have as much reason to be angry, disillusioned or combative. But such is not his story. I Shall Not Hate is his story.” Within 15 months, Abuelaish established a foundation called Daughters for Life to create a credible voice throughout the Middle East on societal issues that affect the lives of girls and women. Abue-
DR. IZZELDIN ABUELAISH speaks April 26 at the Mark Isfeld gym from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. laish believes that when female values are better represented through leadership at all levels of society, overall values will
change and life will improve in the Gaza Strip, in Palestine as a whole, in Israel, and throughout the Middle East.
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Truth stranger than most fiction Author telling tales Friday at Courtenay library The world is round. And stories are also, in a way, round. We long for the satisfaction of an ending that brings us back home, that assures us that all is as it should be. Discover the healing power of stories and music when renowned storyteller and author Mary Louise Chown reads and tells stories from her book Now I Know the World is Round: Stories at the End of Life at the Courtenay library this Friday at 6:30 p.m. Mary Louise’s book is a narrative interweaving of conversations, reflections, folktales and stories told by patients in hospice and palliative care settings. The book explores the affinity between
storytelling, music, and personal experience, consciously linking them together using the themes and motifs found in myth and folktale. These two worlds can co-exist, much like an interior and exterior space, each informing the other. Mary Louise Chown is an experienced and compelling storyteller whose tales connect the worlds of the ordinary and the extraordinary. She has travelled extensively in Manitoba and across Canada gathering stories and sharing her favourite ones. All things are possible in this world, and often true stories are stranger than fiction. For more information, drop by the library at 300 Sixth St., call 250-334-3369 or visit www.virl.bc.ca. This is a free program and all are welcome. — Courtenay Library
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phrase of a statement, not from the Quran as you might expect, but from the Talmud! Abuelaish is speaking as part of the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, funded by the Canadian Department of Justice. His presentation is part of a conference being hosted by the Community Justice Centre of the Comox Valley and the Comox Valley Multicultural and Immigrant Support Society. Tickets for the presentation April 26 at the Mark Isfeld gym from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. cost $15 each and are available through the Sid Williams Theatre ticket centre at www. sidwilliamstheatre.
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TERI GOODRICK, AILEEN Holland, Sharon Chappell (Soroptimist International of Courtenay president) and Michelle Law (left to right) celebrate the awarding of the Woman’s Opportunity and Violet Richardson awards.
Young women rewarded Soroptimist International of Courtenay celebrates 68 years of community service by celebrating three local women and presenting them with the Woman’s Opportunity and Violet Richardson awards. Teri Goodrick and Aileen Holland are recipients of the Woman’s Opportunity Award. Soroptimist clubs in 19 countries
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CO-OP MANAGER RICHARD Kerton (front left) presents a $500 cheque to Cathy Dupuis, Station Leader of the Comox Valley Marine Rescue Society. Also pictured (L to R) are CVMRS president Jim Brass, Co-op director Grant Machin and CVMRS Boating Safety Officer Heather Mossauer. Valley. When not keeping our waterways safe, these same dedicated individuals are out in the community promoting boating safety through presentations, courses and participation in local events like Comox Nautical Days and the Snow to Surf Adventure Relay. “They’re saving lives, saving boats and helping all of us make safer choices while we enjoy the opportunities the ocean offers,” says
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The Comox Valley’s coastal waters may have gotten a little bit safer this week, thanks to a donation by Comox District Co-op to the non-profit organization that keeps local boaters safe. The Comox Valley Marine Rescue Society (CVMRS), based out of Comox Marina, is the auxiliary unit for Station 60 (Comox) of the Canadian Coast Guard. On Friday, Station Leader Cathy Dupuis accepted the Co-op’s cheque for $500 on behalf of the organization. “I want to say a big thank-you to the Co-op for this gift,” said Dupuis. “Donations from the public are what keep us going. They’re all we have to cover the costs of operating the Bruce Brown II, buying safety gear, and training our volunteers.” (The Bruce Brown II is the Station’s 31-foot fast response rescue vessel.) Last year, about 35 CVMRS volunteers responded to 49 distress calls in the waters surrounding the Comox
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tion of the band with a new tour, a new single, a new album and a determination to pave a new path into parts unknown – all roads lead to The Skatalites. As the tour kicks off, The Skatalites will release a two-song single from their upcoming album All Roads. The single will be available digitally and as a limited edition 7” vinyl (exclusively available on the tour.) The collection features the newest lineup of the band, and several tracks featuring legendary foundation drummer Lloyd Knibb, who passed away before the sessions were completed. Along with founding members Lester Sterling and Doreen Shaffer, The Skatalites continue as torchbearers of Jamaica’s signature sounds – ska, rocksteady, and reggae – and promise to take audiences of all ages on a musical journey around the world. Joining The Skatalites are special guests The Truth Soundsystem. Brought to you by Victoria Ska Fest Society, tickets are $20 advance and available at Bop City, the Waverley or by phone 250-336-8322. Doors at 9:30 p.m. For more, visit www.skatalites. com and victoriaskafest.ca.
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Gifted young concert pianist performs Sunday Comox Valley Piano Society presents talented Carter Johnson at NIC in their final event of the season Spellbinding, magical, electric have been words used by internationally acclaimed musicians to describe Carter Johnson. The 15-year old concert pianist may be heard Sunday, April 22 at 2:30 p.m. at the Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College. Carter hails from Campbell River and is undoubtedly the most gifted pianist to emerge from northern Vancouver Island in recent memory. Carter began his piano studies at the age of five with piano teacher, Shelley Roberts. He advanced rapidly and at the very young age of 12 earned his grade 10 certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) achieving first class honours with distinction. Currently, he is completing his program for his ARCT in Piano Performance from RCM. Carter has accumulated many awards for his young age. He has represented the North Island at
the provincial festival for six consecutive years. He won first place at the 2009 and 2011 Canadian Class at the Provincial competition, and first in both the Ruth Scott Chopin Competition and the prestigious Virginia Graczak Competition in 2010. Last summer, Carter was the single representative from British Columbia to a national competition held in Regina and sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers. Despite being the youngest performer on the stage, Carter returned home with two first places and a second and a total of $4,500 in prizes. One of the awards was the Willard Schultz prize for best performance of a baroque composition, in which he performed with the internationally acclaimed Gryphon Trio. Together they performed Canadian composer David McIntyre’s Piano Trio No.1. McIntyre, in adjudicating the presentations, told Carter, ”You took lots of risks with my trio, and they paid off!” Locals will recall that last year, Carter was the winner of the Strathcona Symphony’s Concerto Competition. He performed a Mozart Piano Competition with the orchestra in September. SSO
TALENTED YOUNG PIANIST Carter Johnson performs Sunday at the Stan Hagen Theatre.
conductor, Pippa Williams, spoke of Carter’s “professionalism” and “his positive attitude.” Carter is enthusiastic for the program that he will present Sunday. The Bach, Prelude and Fugue in B flat, is “one of the most beautiful of the composer’s preludes and fugues.” The Beethoven Sonata Op. 31 #1 is rarely heard but is “charming and full of humour.” Ravel’s Jeaux d’eau is “virtuosity perfectly paired with lyricism.” He will also be playing two works by Chopin and Variations for piano by the Canadian composer, Jacques Hetu. This last work is in the modern idiom, which many listeners may find difficult. But Carter feels he has found a remarkable piece of music and is certain that he can convince the audience of its merits by playing it “tastefully and lyrically.” The Comox Valley Piano Society is pleased to present this upand-coming young concert pianist in their final concert of the season. Tickets are available at the Laughing Oyster Bookstore, Blue Heron Books and Videos ‘N More. For further information, see www. comoxvalleypianosociety or call Donna at 250-339-7782. — Comox Valley Piano Society
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Forsland featured at Elks’ jazz night Last November, when Jenn Forsland took the stage, the place went crazy. A packed house offered a memorable start to the evening. And the show that followed was no letdown; almost everyone stayed until the last number two and a half hours later. Jenn is the Georgia Straight Jazz Society’s most popular female vocalist: her performances are warm and flirtatious, her presentation is classy and her voice, well, her voice matches her appearance.
Jenn takes the microphone at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Elks hall in Courtenay. Fans take note: come early for the best seating. Come late, and you may just have to stand at the back of the lounge. The evening will feature a handful of standards familiar to the audience (Four, Beautiful Love, Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most, Get Out Of Town, Peel Me A Grape, All or Nothing At All) and more contemporary tunes with a jazz twist by artists such as Paul Simon,
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Tracy Chapman, Melanie, and even Beyonce. For more than three years members of the Jenn Forsland Quartet have been sharing music with one
Deko-ze at The Bridge Celebrating Earth Day, Cher Sum Love and Vainglory Productions are bringing the luscious wilderness of the outdoors inside with an elaborate stage decor of a beautiful psychedelic forest setting. Deko-ze, easily one of the biggest names in the Canadian dance music scene, will perform Saturday, April 21 at The Bridge Lounge with support from local DJ’s RAFH and Warren Monkey. Building on his international profile, Deko-ze has numerous gigs in the USA, U.K., Germany, Taiwan and Mexico under his belt. He was also signed to a multi-year artist/development deal with HiBias Records in 2006. So far, he has three singles (This Time, Feel Love and Explosive), two remixes (for Sherrie Lea and Nick Fiorucci respectively) and two highly successful compilations (Delicious from 2006 and Canada’s Finest: House from 2008) under his belt. Plus, Canada’s Fin-
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Miles Dyson, Dabruck & Klein, Wolfgang Gartner, Sam La More, and Soulfix, to name a few. Warren Monkey has over a decade of DJing experience performing at club nights and private parties. With sounds ranging from Deep, Soulful, Tech House to Goa Trance, Techno, Breaks and DnB; Mixing tracks with tight technical precision and an ear for fine underground sounds, he knows how to warm up the room and get the party people groovin’. Advance tickets can be purchased at Bop City Records, The Bridge Lounge, Sure Copy and Suntastic Tanning. — Bridge Lounge
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another and engaging Valley audiences with their unique sound and broad repertoire. Forsland, a local musician and teacher, fronts this collection of fine musicians. Trained classically as a vocalist and piano player, her smooth, lyrical tone combined with creative rhythmic flexibility produces a unique and easy listening experience for audiences. She engages audiences with a charming ability to tell the story of each song. Jenn has become a permanent component of the group by lending her skills on the keys. Also featured in the band are veteran Valley musicians Grahame Edwards on bass
and Rick Husband on guitar. Rounding out the regular ensemble on tenor/alto/soprano saxophone and flute is Tony Morrison while Aaron Amar sits in as guest drummer for the evening. With a combined experience that spans decades, these musicians provide a solid and tasty foundation for Forsland’s lyrical and melodic wanderings. Admission is by donation. For more information about upcoming events and the Georgia Strait Jazz Society, visit www.georgiastraightjazz.com or see them on Facebook. — Georgia Straight Jazz Society
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-National Volunteer Week, April 15th – 21st, pays tribute to the millions of Canadian volunteers who graciously donate their time and energy – Volunteer Canada Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island - Comox Valley Club The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island provides experiential learning environments that inspire children and youth of diverse abilities to acquire and develop the critical cognitive, emotional and social skills needed to become resilient and contributing members of society. Adult Female Mentors Play a supportive role in a young woman's life by becoming a mentor in a group setting. The program focuses on building self esteem, healthy relationships and teaching life skills in a fun activity based group environment. The time commitment is only a couple of hours per week, once a week, from October to June, with optional activities over the summer. If you like cooking, crafts and outdoor pursuits this is the opportunity you may have been looking for! Adult Male Mentors Does spending a few hours a week shooting hoops, playing games or building things sound good? Want to make a positive difference in a child's life? Become a male mentor for boys 8-12 and have a whole lot of fun doing it! The program group based and focuses on healthy relationship building, making good life choices and just being a guy. Contact: Robin Smart @ 250-338-7582 Email: voluteers@bgccvi.com
Cumberland Health Centre and Lodge One to One Visitor Volunteers are needed to visit one to 3 socially isolated residents one time per week. Walking Volunteer volunteers are needed to walk outdoors with residents. Pet Visitor (Cat or Kitten) The Lodge is seeking volunteers and their feline pet(s) to visit one to one with residents residing at the Lodge. Aquarium Maintenance Clean 1 fish tanks at the Cumberland Lodge 1 time per month. All supplies and direction provided. Volunteer Visitor Visit on a weekly basis with individual clients and residents. Russian or Ukrainian Speaking Volunteers Needed Russian or Ukrainian speaking volunteers are needed to visit with a senior in our long term care centre. Recreation Assistant - Outings Volunteers are needed to assist with seasonal outing such as picnics and drives in our facility van Recreation Assistant Assist in setting up, conducting and cleanup of in house recreation programs such as sporting events, seasonal events, teas and parties, crafts, woodworking and baking. Gardening Assistants Volunteers needed to work in 1 of 2 resident gardens planting seasonal plants and help with related clean-up. Also, assist residents in planting individual gardens. Peer Visitor Cumberland Health Centre and Lodge Volunteers are needed to visit on a one to one basis with long term care residents. Contact: Coral Coupland @ 250-331-8505 Email: coral.coupland@viha.ca
The Gardens on Anderton A volunteer society that provides a unique therapeutic garden through diverse, enjoyable, interactive, healing activities for people of all ages and abilities. Board members - Treasurer The Gardens on Anderton The Treasurer is a member of the Board so will attend monthly meetings. Basic accounting skills are helpful, and familiarity with Simply Accounting computer program. Will pay bills, make bank deposits and assist with Budget preparation. Help available in learning specific procedures, so don't let a lack of experience stop you from helping in this vital role. Gardens Manager Need several volunteers capable of overseeing all the day to day operations of a 2 acre garden area. If possible they would also be capable of doing some of the physical work, such as digging, planting, watering, fertilizing and many other tasks. One important part of these roles is being available fairly frequently during the week. Gardeners Anyone who can take part in planting, weeding, and maintaining a floral garden space on a regular basis from April through September. Contact: Joan Gage @ 250-334-3089 Email: phoenixlanding@shaw.ca
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Hogan house concert in Union Bay Sean Hogan, an award-winning musician from Campbell River, is performing at a house concert at Two Eagles Lodge in Union Bay this Friday at 8 p.m. Hogan’s reasons to celebrate are huge. Not only has he just released his sixth CD, Phoenix, which is earning rave reviews, but he has just won a huge battle with stage IV oral carcinoma, a rare form of neck cancer from the tonsil to the neck lymph glands. At the house concert, Hogan will play tunes from his new CD and old favourites. He will be accompanied by slide guitarist/mandolin player Eric Reed of North Vancouver. Phoenix, the title track, uncannily foreshadowed the journey ahead for Hogan, even though it was writ-
BIG-HEARTED MUSICIAN AND cancer survivor Sean Hogan performs a house concert this Friday at the Two Eagles Lodge in Union Bay. ten two years before he was diagnosed with cancer. A portion of proceeds from Hogan’s CD sales on Friday night will go to the cancer
agency of Vancouver Island. Hogan started his full-time music career in Victoria in 1993. He has toured from Australia to the U.S. since winning air
play around the world. With more than 18 music videos on CMT (Country Music Television) and multiple Canadian Country Music Awards, West Coast Music Awards and various provincial awards from Saskatchewan to B.C., Hogan has also managed to give back to less fortunate. Hogan organizes an annual Christmas tour with musician peers, which has raised more than $100,000 to small community charities and sponsored more than 50 children in Third World countries. There are limited seats for the performance, so advance reservations are requested. Admission is $25 each; if you can bring an appetizer or dessert to share, it will be appreciated. Call 250-335-2342
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The 2012 Male U16 BC Cup was held in West Kelowna at the Royal LePage Place from April 12-15. The top 16 Under 16 players in BC Hockey attended the four-day event. Included in that elite group was Joe Surgenor of Courtenay, who played forward for Team Avalanche. Surgenor collected four points to help the Avalanche finish seventh at the eight-team event. The Avs opened with a 4-3 win over Team Sabes, lost 7-5 to the Stars (where Surgenor tallied two points), were nipped 2-1 by the Flyers and defeated the Wild 6-3 in the game for seventh place. Surgenor’s four points (two goals, two assists) put him in a 12-way tie for third place in the overall tourney scoring. Team Bruins won the event with a 4-2 win over Team Sabres. Players advancing from the BC Cup will attend the 2012 Male U16 Provincial Camp, July 18-22 at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm. The Male U16 BC Cup offers the top male players in the BC Hockey High Performance U16 Program the unique experience of competing with the best players in their age group from across the province. The objective of the program is to enhance the overall performance of B.C. athletes, coaches and officials in high level sporting events.
Ian Kennedy
Parker launched a massive, well-directed kick downfield and followed it up. He In rugby, as in hockey, created enough pressure playoff games require a on the Cowichan full-back different standard of play to force a turn over which allowed 18-year-old Isfeld than the regular season. On Sunday at Cumber- high schooler Vince Benland’s Village Park, the nett to pick up and score in A.F.C. Construction Comox the corner and make it 5-5. Cowichan came back just Valley Kickers, wearing their brand new A.F.C. jer- before the half for Bruce seys, learned that lesson Moss, playing alongside his to their peril, going down brother and his father in 16-12 to the Cowichan Pig- the Piggies side, to pick up gies in the Province Wide a loose ball and romp in for Third Division Island Divi- a try unmolested for a 10-5 sion spring season playoff scoreline. Substitutions at halfsemifinals. It was a game the Kick- time allowed the Kickers’ pack to gain ers could well the upper have won, but lack of disUnfortunately hand, and veteran lock cipline and Shayne Stuchl e a d e r s h i p , Stuchbery’s afterbery took a and rushes of noon ended soon quick tap-penblood to the after when he hurt alty, got up a head at the his shoulder and head of steam wrong times, and ran right lost them the retired from the match. fray. Had he stayed through the whole CowBoth teams on, his leadership ichan team to realized the score under i m p o r t a n c e and straight, hard posts. of the game, running might well the knowing that have seen the home Konrad Nikkle’s convert this “one-off ” made it 12-10 match meant side win this conKickers. an early sum- test. Unfortumer or a move nately Stuchon to the next stages of the playoffs. With bery’s afternoon ended soon that in mind the game pos- after when he hurt his sessed a “nice bit of bite” in shoulder and retired from the early going that could the fray. Had he stayed on, either boil over into an ill- his leadership and straight, tempered affair if not con- hard running might well tained, or result in a really have seen the home side win this contest. As it was stirring contest. Unfortunately, the referee the Kickers lost their way, did not put his stamp on the gave away loose ball in the game early enough, allow- rucks and mauls, lost lineing the often chippy, nig- out ball and gave away two gly play to continue, which silly penalties which Owen led to the match digressing Wood easily kicked to seal into a badly behaved con- the fate of the home team. test that proved little fun Final 16-12. Like the Vancouver for the crowd to watch and the players to play in. Even- Canucks, the Kickers have tually three players went to enjoyed a sterling league the sin bin, but that proved season, but have lost both too little and too late to con- the fall and spring playoffs because they haven’t risen trol the game. The Kickers defended to the occasion and come well in the early going with to grips with the toughness Cowichan in the ascenden- and discipline needed for cy, but after keeping the post-season competitions. “We weren’t disciplined visiting Piggies at bay for some time, Kim Anderton enough,” commented Kickforced his way over the ers’ coach Frank Balcombe. Kickers’ try line to put the “We wanted to spread the visitors up 5-0. Soon after, ball wide but the Cowichan with the Kickers having backs tackled well and trouble getting out of their closed down space on us. own end, Kicker wing Curt See KICKERS, 24
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JOE SURGENOR TALLIED four points for Team Avalanche at the 2012 Male U16 BC Cup tournament last week. Some notable players that have participated in the Male U16 BC Cup include Brent Seabrook (Chicago Blackhawks), Brandon McMillan (Ana-
heim Ducks) and Brett Connolly (Tampa Bay Lightning). The Male Under 16 Program was designed by BC Hockey to instruct
and prepare High Performance players for future opportunities in the BC Hockey High Performance Program. sports@comoxvalleyrecord.com
Busy night at minor hockey AGM Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association held its annual general meeting on April 10 in the Crown Isle Ballroom. Part of the event including handing out year-end awards, with the following honoured: Win Hunter - President’s Award (outstanding volunteer contribution “beyond the call of duty”). Andy Moorhead - Dave Creamer Coach of the Year Award for House. Tim Crisp - Dave Creamer Coach of the Year Award for Rep. Colin Jean - Official of the Year Award.
Shelby Nichol - Moe Reynen Award (female player who demonstrates an extraordinary contribution to CVMHA throughout the year). Zack McIntyre - Marie McNamee Award (male player who demonstrates an extraordinary contribution to CVMHA throughout the year). Election of officers was also held: President: Angie Williams. 1st Vice-President: Dave Schultz. 2nd Vice-President: Meghan Liddle. Secretary: Rebecca BoWell.
Treasurer: Dean Garrett. Assistant to 1st Vice: Win Hunter. Assistant to 2nd Vice: Elaine Sutter. Director at Large: Darryl Barker. “Thank you to everyone that showed up to vote and congratulations to the award recipients,” a CVMHA spokesperson said. “The new executive is already hard at work on the 2012/2013 season and wishes its members and sponsors a sunny spring and summer and looks forward to seeing you all back on the ice in the fall.”
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YOUNG VINCE BENNETT proved a tough opponent to bring down.
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Kickers clipped by Cowichan Continued from 23
Once, when we did get it wide, we scored, however, our forwards were slower to the breakdown than they should have been. We hesitated – they didn’t!” Andy Hextall, as he has done all season, played another terrific game at blind-side flanker and his openside partner Vince Bennett joins him as “Men of the Match” for the Kickers. What a future this young fellow Bennett has in the game – last weekend he scored three tries, added another this weekend and played tremendous all round games both
Free golf clinic for girls set British Columbia Golf Zone 6 is hosting a free golf clinic for novice girls (age 16 and under) on Saturday, April 28 at 11 a.m. at the Brent Morrison Academy at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort, 1025 Qualicum Rd., Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 1M5. Equipment will be provided if needed, but participants must pre-register. Call 250752-8786 or 1-877-407GOLF or e-mail Janie at janie@brentmorrisongolf.com.
times. He keeps his head down, keeps his mouth shut and just gets on with the job of playing the game. Had the rest of his older teammates played like he did on Sunday, the Kickers would be moving on to the finals. The Kickers will wrap-up their season with their annual award banquet at the Fallen Alders Hall on May 12. For more details watch their website: www.kickersrugby.ca. SIDELINES The club acknowledges their sponsors: A.F.C. Construction, Investors Group, Central Rentals, Wedler Engineering, Cummin
Fences, Green Earth Carpet Cleaning, Bayview Chiropractic, Mount Washington Alpine Resort and Continual Palingenesis - Social Media Solutions, without whose support rugby would not continue to flourish in the Comox Valley ...
the Kickers finished second on the regular season while the Piggies were third...in the other semifinal, firstplace Velox Valhallians whipped fourth-place Castaway Wanderers 70-10...Velox hosts Cowichan in Sunday’s Island championship ...
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On Saturday, April 14, 102 Glacier Greens men players came out to play on a great day weather wise with clear skies, little wind and reasonable temperature. Also some great scores, with results as follows: Hcp. 0-11: Low gross Randy Robinson 70, Rob Hill 73 c/b, A.J. Clark 73 c/b. Low net Eirah Unger 66, Rob Borland 67 c/b, Rod Cobham 73 c/b. Snips: #8 Rod Cobham, #12 (POG) Richard Martin, #14 Rob Borland, #16 Wayne Ogilvie, #17 Blair Peacock, #18 Richard Martin. Hcp. 12-16: Low gross Norm Fellbaum 80, Phil Nakashima 81 c/b, Lyle Torrie 82. Low net Roy Hagg 66, Bob Edwards 68, Jim Dodd 69. Snips: #1 Phil Nakashima, #15 Mike Worley, #16 Keith Allan, #18 Richard Wand. Hcp 17+: Low gross Steve Ellis 81, Chuck Brown 85 c/b, Al Basinger 85. Low net Wayne Hay 65, Bill O’Neil 66, Al Waddell 68. Snips: #7 William Chiki, #10 Jim Clark, #12 (POG) Glenn Horsepool. Next week tee
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Playoff win Tyler Anrooy beat Greg Koster in a playoff at Sunnydale Men’s Club opening day tournament. Could this be the changing of the guard? Tyler and Greg shot
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Breault, Adrien Louis Passed away at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Comox, B.C. on April 12th, 2012. He leaves his loving wife, Joan, his children, Norman, Diane, Cheryl, Janice, Karen, Ron and their families, stepson, David Phipps and his family (Grand Cayman). Born on April 23, 1927 in Waterville, Quebec, Adrien served in the military for close to 20 years, Canada Post for 10 years and then retired at the age of 60 due to poor health. He loved camping, fishing, cruising and golf. No Funeral or Memorial service by his request. Those wishing, may donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his name. Special thanks to Dr. A. Bakshi, Dr. Denis Morgan (Victoria) and all the nurses on 3rd floor and E.R at St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Special thanks to Margaret and Laurie and all of our friends. He is at peace now.
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Marion Dorothy Frame (White) 1918-2012 Marion passed away on April 10, 2012 at the age of 94 with her son, Bruce by her side. Marion was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Harry Frame, her son, Neil, brothers, Lloyd and Kenneth White, sisters-in-law, Flo and Elizabeth White, Bertha and Lizzie Frame, brothers-in-law, Tom, Jim and Muir Frame and Arthur Annand. Left behind to mourn her passing are her son, Bruce Frame, brother, Bruce White, sister Betty Annand, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. For the past four years, Marion called Cumberland Lodge her home. She considered the staff there part of her family and loved them all dearly. Marion resided in the Comox Valley since 1937. She and Harry owned and operated the Willemar Store on Willemar Avenue for a number of years where they made many lasting friendships. Marion saw only the good in people and always had a smile for everyone she met. A memorial tea will be held in Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honour on Saturday, April 21 at 2:00pm in the recreation room at Cumberland Lodge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cumberland Lodge.
Hal was born in Moose Jaw, Sask. April 29, 1963. He was predeceased by his Granny Marie Hayter and sister Erin Berry. He is survived by his parents Arlene and Larry Berry and his caregivers John Thorington and Sue Wheeler, his brothers; Mark (Rhonda) Paul (Monika), sister; Robyn. His special sisters; Susan Harrison (Glen), Vidonna Jensen and Patti Classen, aunts; Amber, Ellen, Elayna and Sonya, uncle; Steve, nephews; Dan (Rachel), Steve, Colin, Arlend, nieces; Chrystal, Danita (Ray), Rachel and Amy, 4 great nephews and nieces. Also his honorary grandparents Chuck and Mary Slemin. Special thanks to his cousin Dr. Sonia Butterworth. At home with John and Sue, he loved family dinners with the grand kids, canoes, camping, sewing and abstract painting. He rode C.N. to Ontario and cruised the Pacific to L.A. He was always ready for a night of music, snow shoeing and dinner with friends. He always managed to keep the wood box filled. Hal was an active person in the community and because he was a social person he was successful in the recycling business. Hal loved horses, he rode once a week at the Therapeutic Riding Center and he loved the water. He will be greatly missed at the Independent Services with Bert, Al, Peter and Danny. A celebration of life will be held at the Lions Den, Comox April 21, at 1 pm. Donations to the Therapeutic Riding Centre.
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WARDLE Danita Janice The family of Danita Janice Wardle announce with great sadness the sudden passing of Danita, in Courtenay, on April 5, 2012. Danita was born February 13, 1970 and lived most of her life in Calgary. She and her husband, Jason, moved to Courtenay 4 ½ years ago and both loved their new community where they made many friends. Danita was on staff at North Island College for the past three years. Danita was extremely bright and enjoyed computer technology. In her spare time she loved to work in her garden and created beautiful cross-stitch projects, but above all, she adored their poodle, Sasha. Danita is survived by her husband, mother, brother and many relatives in Calgary. She was predeceased by her father in 1993 and her paternal grandmother in 2003. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Comox Valley Funeral Home, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to her favourite charity, SPCA, Courtenay.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD
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BAMBOO GARDEN is hiring cooks (Chinese cuisine), 3+ yrs of experience, full-time, $2850/month plus benefits. Please contact Dave at 250-871-8808 or email dave.dinh@century21.ca.
DETAILER WANTED. Willing to learn the trade. Must be hardworking. Drawer #4492 c/o Comox Valley Record. 765 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z7
CONVEYANCER with 3 yrs experience required by local office. Compensation dependent on experience. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Please reply to box 4487 c/o Comox Valley Record 765 McPhee Ave Courtenay B.C. v9n 2z7
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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: Baseball glove in Martin Park Apr 9, Identify it & you’ll get it back. 338-1054 FOUND: LADIES fine silver chain necklace, Lazo Rd., Comox. Call 250-339-3940. FOUND: Soccer ball, in Martin Park on Sun., April 16. Please call 250-338-1054 to identify. FOUND- SUM of money with a receipt. Please call 250-3399688 to claim by identifying. LOST: BLACKBERRY cell phone, Superstore, Courtenay. (Reward) Call 250-338-5755. LOST: Green with black strap handbag in the Menzies area. If found call 250-871-4245
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VICTORIA– 73 units. Resident Manager team wanted for 2 full time positions at 2 buildings in Jubilee & James Bay. Office on-site. Rent discount on 2 bdrm. Start May. 1st. Fax: (250) 920-5437.
EXPERIENCED COMPUTER Technician Troubleshoot repair computers laptops and software. Sales experience desirable. Must be able to work alone. Resume, covering letter to richard@integratedtec hnologies.ca
CLASS 1 Driver for steady island haul. Comox and Campbell River areas. Front end loader experience an asset. Clean drivers abstract required. Fax resume and abstract to 250-949-9469.
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Utilities Maintenance – Sewer 1 An opportunity exists for a “Utilities Maintenance – Sewer 1” with the Corporation of the City of Courtenay. Duties and responsibilities will primarily relate to the construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, cleaning and repairing of sewers and storm drainage systems, manholes, pumps, and lift station. The 2012 hourly wage rate is $28.23 based on a 40hour workweek. A comprehensive benefit package is offered. For complete details on minimum qualifications required and the application process, please go to our website at www.courtenay.ca and click on “Employment Opportunities”.
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HAIRSTYLIST WANTED at Eden Street Salon and Day Spa. Are you looking for a place where you will be appreciated and you can flourish? We are the right place with a mature business and strong leadership looking for you! Must have internal motivation to provide exceptional customer service and a great team player! Apply in person with resume to 2701 Eden Street, Campbell River.
PATIENT COORDINATOR Pacific Sleep Care, a busy sleep therapy clinic located in Courtenay, is seeking a Patient Coordinator to join our team on a temporary basis (could lead to full time) to cover a long term staff illness. Candidates should be able to work in a fast paced medical customer service environment. Basic duties include reception, scheduling of appointments and customer care. A background working in medical, complimentary care clinics or designation as a Certified Dental Assistant would be an asset. Pacific Sleep Care provides a competitive salary and benefits. Please drop your resume off at our office at #3-204 North Island Hwy in Courtenay during regular office hours before April 27th.
CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. MORLEY MULDOON Transport is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-8426511 or email to: dispatch.mmt@telus.net. SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
HAIRSTYLIST WANTED full time/part time for First Choice Hair Cutters in their Courtenay location. Guaranteed $11/ hour, 25% profit sharing, paid overtime, benefits, paid birthday, vacation pay, annual advanced training and advancement opportunities. Call 1866-472-4339 today for an interview. LEVEL 1 or 2 Auto plan agent required. Apply with resume to Sussex Insurance inside Superstore, Courtenay. LINE COOKS, Exp. & dishwasher/prep person wanted for busy pub. Medical & dental benefits. Resumes 9-11am, Mon-Fri., Whistle Stop Pub.
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P/T BARTENDER/SERVER Eve. & weekend shifts required. Must hold Serving it Right. Reply to drawer #4491 C/O Comox Valley Record. 765 McPhee Ave. Courtenay. T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: tysonlambert@t-mar.com WANTED: Servers, bartenders, barrista’s & cooks @ Telegraph Cove Resorts Ltd. Send resume to Box 1, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0. Fax: 250-928-3105 or email: tcrltd@island.net. Attn: Taso. WANTED: Servers, bartenders, barrista’s & cooks @ Telegraph Cove Resorts Ltd. Send resume to Box 1, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0. Fax: 250-928-3105 or email: tcrltd@island.net. Attn: Taso.
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Heritage Interpreters and a Visitor Services Assistant The Museum at Campbell River is accepting applications from post secondary students for Heritage Interpreters ($11.50/hr) and a Visitor Services Assistant ($11.00/hr). Job descriptions available at the Museum and on the Museum’s website www.crmuseum.ca Applicants must have been full time students in the spring and be continuing as full-time students in the fall. Position is dependent upon funding. Application deadline: April 20, 2012. Applications should be emailed to linda.hogarth@crmuseum.ca Phone (250) 287-3103. Fax (250) 286-0109. Only those short-listed will be contacted.
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GARAGE SALES (COMOX). 525, 533 & 541 Nootka St., Sat, April. 21st, 9am-1pm. Two households moving. One spring cleaning! Snow and wire fencing, paving stones, towels, Xmas decor, books (fiction, non-fiction, cooking), flooring, toys, containers, carpentry wood, new baseboard, women’s clothing and shoes, women’s skis,boots, Semi-Recumbent Ex. bike, DEX II inversion traction device, furniture, camping gear, household items. Please, NO EARLY BIRDS! Evergreen Club Annual Spring Garage Sale Saturday, April 21st, 2012 9:00 am to 12 noon Rotary Hall & lower Lobby Courtenay Recreation Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue Courtenay Everyone Welcome!
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STEEL BUILDING- Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca TRUCK CANOPY - Leer Short Box - grey. Air Compressor + other articles. Tread mill. 250339-7705
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Huge, new and used restaurant equipment auction, 2000DS 650 Bombardier quad (awesome condition), Honda 250 XL motor bike, new helmets, new cabinet door fronts, 300+ sq. ft. laminate, fireplaces, metal cutting band saw, machinist tools, quad tires, JASON compressors, exercise equipment, fridges, generator, Check out our winches, tools, coins, stamps and so much more. for full ad. In a future auction: boats, 5 ton flat deck with Hiab. website, Viewing: Wed. 9-5 Come down and check it out. & Thurs. 9-6 Terms Cash, Visa, M/C, = • SAME DAY REMOVAL • CLOSED TUESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 • COMOX VALLEY RECORD
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REAL ESTATE
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LOT FOR SALE in Desirable Old Orchard area, Courtenay. $239,000. (250) 338-9981 or 7773rd@hotmail.ca
Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.
737 SQ.FT., or 1474 sq.ft., or larger if needed, good exposure, parking and access at Cliffe and 20th, Courtenay, $10.75/sq.ft. plus triple net & HST. Call 250-335-0351.
Royal LePage in the Comox Valley (Property Mgmt Division) #121 - 750 Comox Road Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Phone (250) 897-1300 Fax (250) 897-1330 Interior viewings for the following vacancies are by approved application and appointment only.
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO BRIGHT OCEANVIEW 1000ft 1 bdrm w/d utilities/internet included, 10 min from Courtenay in Union Bay. No pets, no smoking. $650 for 1, $725 for 2 people. Call 250-335-0016 COMOX 1BDRMbright, ground floor apt. in great location. Laminate flooring, 6 appls. $775./mo. NS/NP. Avail May 1. 250-339-7672. COURTENAY- 1 bdrm, central location. Recently updated, top floor, inclds microwave. NS/NP. $650./mo. Available Now. Call (250)339-9999. COURTENAY- 2 bdrms, reno’d, sunny, lovely mtn view, elevator, balcony. No pets! N/S. $795. (250)336-2558.
BUYING - RENTING- SELLING Call 310.3535
APARTMENT/CONDO
Apartments•Condos•Suites 205-111 Edgett Rd 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P 4 appls. $725/mth Avail. May 1 303C 698 Aspen 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $850/ mth Avail. May 1 44-1535 Dingwall Rd 2 bed, 1 bath N/S, N/P 4 appl. $795/mth Avail. May 1st 1130B 2nd Ave 2 bed, 1 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. $775/mth Avail June 1st
APARTMENT/CONDO
COUSINS RD. Shop/Warehouse space. 2250 or 1200 sqft. Zoned I-2, 3 phase power & high ceilings. Available soon 250-703-1644/338-7476 evs. WAREHOUSE SPACE for lease 1000sqft. Unheated O.H.door $600mth. +utilities 250-334-7146
Houses & Suites
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
7-1720 13th Street 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 appls. N/S, N/P $700/mth Available Immed.
COURTENAY: 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, gas F/P, close to all amens, fenced yard. $950+ utils. Call 250-871-2262.
4640B Northland Place 3 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, 5 appls. S Garage, $1025/mth Available May 15
COURTENAYAVAILABLE Now! 3 bdrm duplex, 5 appls, hardwood flrs, 1325sq ft. #112-1500 Cumberland Rd. $1100/mo. (250)338-4710.
HOMES FOR RENT $1100./MO. 3-BDRM home on Royston Rd. Large lot, F/S, NS/NP. Ref’s. (250)338-6689.
289B Nim Nim Pl 4 bed, 2 bath, N/S, N/P 6 appls., S garage, $1150/mth Available Apr. 15 5797 N. Island Hwy 4 bed, 2 baths, 2 appls, N/S, N/P $1150/mth Available Immed.
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BLUE JAY APARTMENTS
1970 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay
450-19th Street, Courtenay
2 and 3 bedroom available. Quiet complex with on-site management. Reasonable rates. Some completely renovated units with new appliances. Sorry no pets. Security deposit and 2 rental references required.
1 & 2 bedroom available, in quiet secure building, close to Driftwood Mall and bus route. Seniors Welcome. Adult oriented and no pets please. Includes heat, hot water and basic cable. Low hydro. 2 Rental References required.
250-334-3078
Call Pat at 250-703-6965
RUTHERFORD MANOR 1075 Edgett Road, Courtenay 2 bdrm suite available. Reasonable rent includes basic cable, stove, fridge, dishwasher, carpet, blinds and storage room in suite. N/P, security deposit and 2 rental references req’d.
For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
ARRAN HOUSE APARTMENTS 1015 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay 1 & 2 BEDROOM SUITES available in wellmanaged building. Excellent location close to downtown, ideal for seniors with bus stop out front. Well maintained units offer in-suite storage room. House cat accepted with pet deposit.
Contact On-Site Managers for viewing. 250-334-9717
ANDERTON ARMS 426 Anderton Ave, Courtenay DO YOU CARE about where you live? Do high standards of maintenance, service and cleanliness matter to you? Do you prefer quiet, mature neighbours? If yes, please give us a call and discover how the quality of ownership and management makes all the difference. We have the best managed, finest apartments in the most convenient locations in the Comox Valley. Locally owned - we own and manage our own buildings only. See the difference. Please refer to available apartments listed below. TELEPHONE 250-703-2264 | 250-338-0267 | 250-339-1222
BERKSHIRE MANOR 825 Harmston Ave.
www.advancedpm.ca
250-338-2472
APARTMENTS / CONDOS LAKE TRAIL APTS
Secured entry building includes 2 appl. in each suite & on site coin-op laundry; FREE HEAT & HOT WATER; all master bdrms have walk in closets; 1 bdrm unit is main level, beautifully renovated & features all new laminate flooring & paint throughout & has a patio area; $650/month; 2 bdrm is a 3rd floor corner suite with recent renovations & large deck; $700/month; units for immediate possession
ARBOUR GLEN
Beautifully renovated 2 bdrm condos located near schools, shopping & recreation; feature 4 appl., 2nd level entry, & assigned parking; $750/month; N/S; N/P; immediate possession
JOSHUA ESTATES
TWO BEDROOM suite. Very bright and spacious corner suite, unique floor plan. 950 sq. ft. Recently redecorated. Large, private deck. Full sized appliances with dishwasher. In suite storage room. Very quiet mature adult neighbours. Three blocks from downtown. Security entry. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250-338-0267 or John @ 250703-2264.
2 bdrm, 2nd level condo located on desirable, quiet cul-desac features new renovations with 5 appl, storage & patio area; ideally located near schools, College, & Aquatic Centre; N/S; N/P; $825/month; immediate possession
CEDAR MANOR 463-12th Street
Bright, 2 bdrm units feature main & second level entry, 2 appl, & on site coin-op laundry; ideally located near all amenities & on bus routes; N/S; N/P; rents from $700/mo; immediate & May 1 possession
TWO BEDROOM suite. Very bright and nicely renovated. New kitchen. Excellent location three blocks from downtown. Security entry. Unique layout. Quiet, mature adult neighbours. Well managed and maintained. A very attractive suite. Call David @ 250338-0267.
TRADEWINDS 1600 Comox Ave. Independent Living for Seniors “The Affordable Alternative” TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated suite - spacious and modern. Excellent location in central Comox walking distance to everything. In suite storage. Extra large kitchen and dining area. Resident social room. Elevator and security entry. A very well maintained and well managed building. Call Greg @ 250-3391222.
WESTWATER 60 Anderton Ave. TWO BEDROOM nicely renovated top floor suite. Ensuite, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace, in suite washer/ dryer. New appliances. Within walking distance to downtown. Well maintained and well managed building with quiet, mature neighbours. Resident social room. Indoor scooter parking. Elevator. Security entry. No pets. Call John @ 250-703-2264.
SANDPIPER VILLAGE 1650 Comox Ave. TWO BEDROOM exceptional suite over 1100 sq. ft. Full sized kitchen appliances including dishwasher. In suite laundry. Unique through floor plan - very bright and spacious. Separate eating area in kitchen. Attractive outlook - just two blocks from Comox Mall. Huge, private south facing deck. Call Greg @ 250339-1222.
HYCROFT 1835 Cliffe Ave. ONE BEDROOM nicely renovated in a quiet, mature adult building in central Courtenay. Very spacious. Well maintained and managed. Elevator and Security entry. Call David @ 250-338-0267.
ULVERSTON MANOR
1 bdrm suite in centrally located Cumberland apartment block; secured entry, 2 appl. & on site coin-op laundry; N/S; N/P; immediate possession; $595/mo
DRIFTWOOD CONDOS
TRUMPETERS LANDING
Gorgeous 2 bdrm suite ideally located on Courtenay Airpark Walkway & near all amenities; features 6 appls, 2 baths, cork floors, 2 decks, underground parking, & much more; N/S; N/P; avail May 1; $1200/month
DUPLEXES
URQUHART DUPLEX
Beautifully renovated Courtenay duplex features new kitchen & appl., new paint & new flooring throughout, in addition to other improvements; 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 3 appl, plus shared laundry; fenced, easy to maintain yard; $995/mo.; immediate possession
FITZGERALD DUPLEX
Immaculate 1/2 duplex centrally located in Courtenay features 2 bdrms, 2 baths, hardwood flooring, 5 appl, large living area & fenced back yard; N/S; N/P; No yard work!! Landscaping is included! Ideal for mature couple; $1000/month; avail April 15 w/possibility of early possession
HOMES
TRUMPETER CRES RANCHER
Beautifully finished rancher in desirable East Courtenay subdivision features 3 bdrms, main bath + ensuite w/makeup vanity, central vac system, gas f/p, hot water on demand, garage, large deck, fenced yard, & more; backs on to trails & near schools; $1500/month; pets may be considered w/ deposit; avail May 1
URQUHART PLACE HOME
Fully renovated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home w/beautiful solarium features, 5 appl, garage, & tiered backyard for the gardening enthusiast; walking distance to schools & Puntledge Park; $1100/mo; immediate possession
KENTWOOD MOBILE
Recently renovated 2 bdrm mobile is rural living, but minutes to town; features 4 appl & small yard; book a viewing! $800/ mo; immediate possession
TOWNHOMES SCOTT ROAD COTTAGE
Beautifully renovated 2 bdrm cottage features 4 appl, & is located on dead end street, moments to ocean; If you’re looking for tranquil and rustic, this is for you! Immediate possession; $800/month
EDGETT MEWS
Quiet townhouse complex conveniently located in West Courtenay features corner town-home unit w/living down & 2 bdrms up; 5 appl, semi-private patio, & covered carport; N/S; N/P; $850/mo; immediate possession
NOW OFFERING STRATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Cozy 1 Bdrm in a great location! Overlooks Puntledge River and Lewis Park. Short walk to downtown and shopping. 2 references required.
RYAN COURT 1450 Tunner Drive, Courtenay Close to North Island College includes washer and dryer in suite. Clean and modern 1 Bedroom. Cat okay. Lease required.
Call 250-334-9717
Call 250-338-7449
PINES APARTMENTS
HOLLYRIDGE MANOR
1055-10th Street, Courtenay Avail. 2 Bdrm Suite. Completely renovated in adult oriented building with secure entry and elevator. Rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpets and drapes. Coin laundry on-site. No pets. Security deposit required. For viewing call Donna 250-334-9667
200 Back Road, Courtenay 1 and 2 Bedroom suites available. One of the best values in Courtenay. Unique floor plans. California kitchens. These bright, modern suites are available in quiet, secure building.
Call Sharon 250-338-7449
WILLOW ARMS APARTMENTS
1252-9th St, Courtenay Spacious & completely renovated 3 bedroom suite, in quiet family oriented building with secure entry and manager on site. Reasonable rent includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge, carpet and drapes. No pets, two rental references and security deposit required.
For viewing please call Donna 250-334-9667 CONDOS
PACIFIC COURT
VANRIDGE MANOR
1520/1540 Piercy Ave., Courtenay
123 Back Road, Courtenay
2 bedroom available May 1st in clean, quiet building with on-site manager, close to town, schools, and bus. Stove, fridge, blinds and carpet.
In-suite storage with washer and dryer. Small pets welcome.
Features 5 appliances, wall-to-wall carpet, blinds, gas fireplaces - gas included in rent. Low hydro. Children welcome. Quiet, wellmaintained 2 bedroom condos. Ideal location, walking distance to Superstore and North Island College. No pets.
To View, Call 250-334-4483
Call 250-703-2570
BEECHER MANOR
ST. BRELADES
1045 Cumberland Road, Courtenay BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1 & 2 bedroom condos available close to downtown - 2 bedroom units feature 1.5 baths. This quiet, well maintained building suits mature adults. Bus stop is conveniently located out front. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.
146 Back Road, Courtenay FEATURES: Fridge/stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, wall-to-wall carpets, blinds. Children welcome. Quiet, well-maintained 2 or 3 bedroom condos. Ideal location. Walking distance to Superstore and North Island College.
Call 338-7449
Call 250-334-9717 to view TOWNHOUSES
TORRY PINES 1560-13th Street, Courtenay ATTRACTIVE 2 bedroom townhouses have been completely renovated - enjoy new appliances, flooring and bathroom fittings in these spacious units. Friendly and quiet atmosphere make it ideal for family or working couple. Large, private patio area allows great access for your pet. Small dogs accepted with pet deposit.
Call 250-334-9717
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COURTENAY, COZY legal suite, 1 bdrm, 2 appls, private entrance, carport, shared hydro, N/S, refs req’d, $750 mo, avail now. Call 250-871-5755.
TOWNHOUSES
250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca BRAND NEW 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home in Puntledge area, 5 appls, gas F/P, garage, N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. - $1,250/mth WALK TO DOWNTOWN CTNY 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P, workshop, garden, shed, N/S, small pet neg. Avail. June 1 $1,100/mth COMOX OCEAN VIEW CHARACTER HOME 4 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 3 appls, gas F/P, garage, fenced yrd. RV pkg, walk to downtown, N/S, sm. pet neg. Avail. May 1 - $1500/mth COMOX CUL-DE-SAC 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, F &S, fam. rm., Lrg. yard., N/S, sm. Pet considered. Avail. May 1 $1100/mth COMOX: FURNISHED 1 bdrm apt., from May 1 to June 30. $700/mo, N/S, dog ok, no cats Call for info 250-702-7041. E. COURTENAY, 3-4 bdrm duplex, beautiful mountain/ocean views, W/D, 5 appls, June. 1, $1200 mo, 250-898-1384, 250-650-2420. N. COURTENAY, $1200 mo + utils, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 2 acres, F/S, 3300 sq ft, dbl garage, fruit trees. N/S, no dogs, avail June 1. Call 778-997-7423. ROYSTON, 4-BDRM house, $1200. + hydro. Newly reno’d, fireplace, sundeck, on bus route. May 1st. 250-336-2339.
OFFICE/RETAIL 1024 SQ.FT. of office space in medical building on 5th St in Courtenay, near Fitzgerald, starting June 1. Perfect for a physio, chiropractor or podiatrist.
taegan.is@gmail.com DOWNTOWN COMOX: Office space to share with a clinical therapist. Could be on an “as needed” basis. Appropriately furnished, small group space a possibility. Please direct replies to: Box #4493 c/o Comox Valley Record, 765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay, BC, V9N 2Z7
SHARED ACCOMMODATION CUMBERLAND - 2 Rooms for Rent. N/S, Pets ok, $600/mth O.B.O. Avail. May 1st. 2744 Allan Ave, Cumberland, Open House Apr. 26th 4 - 8pm.
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250-897-1611 Licensed Professionals www.pennylane.bc.ca TRUMPETER’S LANDING modern newer condos bordering the airpark. Avail. units incl. 2 bdrm & 2 bdrm/den, 2 bath units, 6 appls, custom finishing, balconies/patios, underground pkg, storage units, some with wonderful ocean views. N/S, No pets. Avail. Immed. Rents from $1,000/mth. BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appls, coin laundry, patio, N/S, cat ok w/ref. Avail. immed. $725/mth BRAIDWOOD MANOR 2 bdrm, 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, balcony, N/S, cat ok. Avail. Apr. 1 - $725/mth CLOSE TO COLLEGE newer 2 bdrm, 1 bath townhouses, 5 appls, patio/balcony, res. pkg., N/S, No pets. Avail. Apr. 1 - $800/mth STONECROFT VILLAGE steps to downtown from this 2 bdrm & hobby rm, 2 bath condo, 5 appls, gas F/P, balcony, underground pkg, storage & bike rm, N/S, No pets. Adult oriented. Avail. May 1 $1,150/mth MUIR RIDGE 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, gas F/P balcony, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $775/mth LORELEI APTS Bachelor &2 bdrm avail., 1 bath, F & S, coin laundry, adult orient. N/s, No pets. Avail. May 1 $500 & $650/mth BARCLAY SQUARE 2 bdrm, 1 bdrm townhouse, 4 appls, patio, new paint & flooring, N/S, No pets. Avail. May 1 - $725/mth ASPEN WYNDE patio home, 2 bdrm & den area, 2 bath, 6 appls, garage, N/S, No pets. Adult oriented. Avail. May 1 - $1,100/mth COURTENAY, 2-3 bdrm, newer townhouse in quiet complex, over 1700 sq ft + rec room. Avail May 1, $1300 mo. Call 250-218-5608. GOOD TENANTS WANTED: I am a newly renovated 2 bdrm townhouse, looking for a responsible tenant. I am centrally located in Courtenay and cost only $800 month. N/S, N/P please. Avail June. 1. 250-941-1043 to check me out
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CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191. 2008 CHEV. Cobalt 46,500 KM’s, auto, P/B, P/S, blue. 2.2 liter. Good condition, good tires. $8000, 339-4723
MOTORCYCLES 2007 SAGA Motorcycle/scooter. Needs a kickstand and safety switch to make roadworthey. Low k engine. $500.00 firm 250-338-8145
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 & up each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Toll Free 1.877.334.2288.
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SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
CESSNA 180 1976 on 3000 Caps for lease. DeHavilland DHC-2 1957 on 4930 Floats for lease. Van. Is. E-mail; rleroy@telus.net
1998 FORD F250 XLT 5.4L 4X4 c/w trailer hitch & brake, box liner, new tires. Mechanic maintained 285,000KM $3,999 obo. 250-334-8567
FURNISHED ROOM, environment, internet, N/P. $485. 250-871-3444.
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ACROSS: 2. The outside part of a tooth. 3. A crusty build-up on teeth. 5. A substance that dentists put in your teeth to fill a hole caused by a cavity. 10. The tooth you find at the back of the mouth. 11. What you might end up with if you don’t take care of your teeth. 13. Tooth doctor. 14. A tool that children use to clean their teeth.
DOWN: 1. A paste used for cleaning the teeth. 3. Children should brush their teeth at least ______ a day. 4. A dental hygienist is a person that ______ your teeth. 6. Pink tissue surrounding the teeth. 7. String children use to clean between their teeth. 8. Dentist place these on your teeth to straighten your smile. 9. This is a picture of the inside of your teeth. 12. More than one tooth.
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Chamber AGM will hear about VIEA The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 93rd annual general meeting this Thursday and members of the Chamber and the public are invited to attend. “With luck, this will be one of the shortest AGMs in our history,” explains president and CEO Dianne Hawkins. “No new policies or bylaw revisions are being presented and all available positions on the Board of Directors have been filled by acclamation. Although there will not be any voting we will, of course, go through all due processes associated with conducting an AGM.
“This short agenda will leave plenty of time to network with other attendees and hear what our guest speaker has to say about economic growth on Vancouver Island.” Dave Willie, owner/ operator of Black & White Party Rentals in Parksville and chair elect for the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA), will be the keynote speaker at the Chamber’s AGM to be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Best Western Plus Westerly Hotel. Willie is no stranger to business or to Vancouver Island. He has been here for over 20 years, raised his family
DIANNE HAWKINS
here and, along with his wife Jayne is committed to customer services in their businesses. He is an active Rotarian, has extensive experience as a Chamber Board member, and holds memberships in the Nanaimo, Parksville and Quali-
cum Beach Chambers of Commerce, as well as Oceanside Tourism Association, Independent Planners Association and the Canadian Rental Association. Willie’s presentation will cover the ‘W-5’s of VIEA’, explaining the ‘Who, What, Where, When and Why’ behind this five-year-old Vancouver Island-wide alliance of businesses, individuals and organizations. “Members of VIEA can be found from Port Hardy to Victoria, and everywhere in between,” says Willie. “We share a common vision to advocate for and promote Vancouver Island beyond its
Basic facts about mortgages With a current range of approximately 2.5 percent to about four percent, mortgage rates for residential real estate are still at or near historic lows across Canada. “Hmm” you think, “maybe it’s time to purchase my first home or trade up to a larger home.” Those can be big steps with long term financial implications, and you could end up paying a lot more for that new home than you bargained for by making a less than optimal mortgage choice. So, let’s get you going in the right, and most cost-effective, direction with this basic mortgage info: What’s best — a fixed rate or a variable mortgage? There is no single right answer to this question. The question you have to answer is, “Which option is most suited to my needs?” • Fixed rate mortgages offer the security of a locked-in interest rate for the term you choose, typically five years. They provide peace of mind and predictable budget management because you
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DOBBELSTEYN know exactly what your mortgage payment will be for the length of the term. Approximately 66 per cent of Canadians have chosen fixed rate mortgages. • Variable rate mortgages are usually available at a lower interest rate than fixed rate mortgages, at least initially, but the interest rate is linked to the Bank of Canada’s Prime Rate and fluctuates with it. That could mean decreases or increases in the rate you pay over the term you select and a corresponding impact on both total interest costs and the amount of your mortgage payment. Among other considerations, your choice
should depend on your tolerance for risk and a survey of options beyond conventional mortgages including: • Blended rate mortgages which offer a combination of both fixed and variable rate financing, a split rate structure that combines the benefits and risks of each type of mortgage. • Mortgage pre-approval is often encouraged by real estate agents because having your mortgage financing firmly in place indicates to prospective sellers that you are a serious buyer. Be aware that the mortgage lender will probably pre-approve you for the largest possible mortgage amount and when you’re shopping for a home, you may get caught in the trap of stretching your finances to the maximum and putting your family’s financ-
es at risk if your circumstances change or there is a significant interest rate increase at renewal time. Don’t over-mortgage your future. Talk to your professional planner about the best choice for you based on your personal financial objectives and your overall financial plan. J. Kevin Dobbelsteyn is a certified financial planner with Investors Group Financial Services Inc. His column appears every Wednesday.
shores, and to provide Island-wide leadership for a strong and diversified economy. I will be talking about some of the projects we have completed to date and introducing initiatives that are currently underway. “I will explain our three-pronged strategy that includes promoting Vancouver Island opportunities, expanding VIEA’s mandate and building our rural economic capacity. Basically, we feel that by promoting and building awareness leads to results, and results lead to increased stakeholder engagement.” “We look forward to getting an update on VIEA’s activities and encourage all industry and community stakeholders to attend,” adds Hawkins. “If you have a vested interest in the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island economy, this event is for you.” Tickets to the Chamber’s AGM are only $15 and advance registration is required. Hot and cold appetizers and tea and coffee will be served. Tickets are available on the Chamber’s website at www.comoxvalleycahmber.com. Or, for more information, call 250-334-3234. — Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce
Living Well With
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) How to improve your quality of life with COPD Presented by the Better Breathers COPD Support Group and the Comox Valley Nursing Centre, VIHA Primary Health Care
Guest Speaker Have You Called Welcome Wagon Yet?
New to the Comox Valley? Carol C. 250-338-1786 Mary Lynn 250-338-8024 Charissa 250-336-2275 Penny 250-703-0709 New Baby? Charissa 250-336-2275 250-336-2275
Dr. Sudhakar Raj Dawadi Respirology and Internal Medicine Craig Dickson, RT St. Joseph’s Hospital Topic:
Rehabilitation and COPD
When:
Friday, April 27th
Time:
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Florence Filberg Centre Conference Hall, (Upper Entrance) 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay BC Cost: Free Seating is limited. Please call to preregister: (250) 331-8504 ext. 38115
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CALENDAR Editor’s note: There’s a new method to spread the word about your community events. Try our new, improved online calendar. Scroll down the mainpage of the Comox Valley Record website (www. comoxvalleyrecord.com) until you see a calendar off to the right. Click on Add Your Event and follow the prompts. This calendar is for special events put on by non-profit groups. We run as many as space permits, but only guarantee a calendar item appears once. Calendar items can be e-mailed to copy@comoxvalleyrecord. com, faxed to 250-338-5568 or delivered to 765 McPhee Ave. Deadlines: Friday at 5 p.m. for Wednesday’s paper and Tuesday at noon for Friday’s paper. Include date, location, time and a contact phone number that can be published.
Wednesday, April 18 INTERNATIONAL Coin Collectors buying coins, paper currency, gold & silver from general public, Holiday Inn Express, 2200 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ROYAL Canadian Naval Association meets, Comox Legion upper lounge, 1 p.m. Guests welcome. FMI: 250-339 5498. HEART Support Group Comox Valley Chapter meeting, Comox Rec Centre, 1855 Noel Ave., 7 p.m. Support for all with heart procedures, & spouses. Guest speaker Rita Valens on pacemakers. All welcome; free. FMI: 259-3395349; OLD ENGLISH Car Club (OECC) meets, Elks Club, 6th St., Courtenay, 7 p.m. FMI: 250-338-0026.
Thursday, April 19 INTERNATIONAL Coin Collectors buying coins, paper currency, gold & silver from general public, Holiday Inn Express, 2200 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. COMOX Legion Ladies Auxiliary Soup & Sandwich, Upper Legion Hall, Comox Avenue, 11:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Full lunch $8m individual entrees $3. FMI: 250-890-0244, COMOX Seniors Association presents Thursday dance practice, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3:10–5:10 p.m. $3/members, $4/guests. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@gmail.com. C.V. WRITERS’ Society meets, Valley View Elementary School, 7 p.m. Newly-published books by members Susan Ketchen, Dave Young & Marlet Ashley; registration for Self-Publishing Workshop. All welcome. FMI: 250-3380965. C.V. CAMERA Club meeting, Multi-purpose room, Mark Isfeld Secondary School, 7 p.m. Education night; all welcome over age 18. FMI: www. comvalleycamerclub.org.
Friday, April 20 C.V. NEWCOMERS Women’s Walking Group (for those living in Comox Valley less than 2 years) meets for Finding Fanny Bay walk; meet at Staples’ recycling area, lot close to Mark’s Work Wearhouse, 8:50 a.m. Carpool. FMI: Gina 250-890-9336, Ruth 250-3394584, Michelle 250-331-9158, www.cvnewcomers.net. INTERNATIONAL Coin Collectors buying coins, paper currency, gold & silver from general public, Holiday Inn Express, 2200 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. COMOX Seniors Association presents Nia session with Ann Marie Lische, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 9–10:15 a.m. $8 drop-in. FMI: Arabella 250-941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com. EVERGREEN Seniors At the Movies, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 1 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www.evergreenseniorsclub.org. EVERGREEN Seniors Friday
Night Dance with music by Dan & Mark, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 250-338-1000, www. evergreenseniorsclub.org. CUMBERLAND Community Forest Society Annual Spring Trivia Night, Upper Cultural Centre, Dunsmuir Ave., doors 6:30 p.m. games at 7. Bring team of 8 or join a group when you arrive. $10/player. Adultsonly event with liquor licence. All proceeds to Cumberland Community Forest purchases. FMI/pre-registration: info@ cumberlandforest.com. COURTENAY Library hosts reading by storyteller/author Mary Louise Chown from her new book Now I Know the World is Round: Stories at the End of Life, 300 - 6th St., 6:30– 7:30 p.m. FMI: 250-334-3369.
Saturday, April 21 EVERGREEN Seniors Spring Garage Sale, Rotary Hall & lower lobby, Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–noon. All welcome. Food service 8 a.m.–1 p.m. FMI: 250-3381000, www.evergreenseniorsclub.org. INTERNATIONAL Coin Collectors buying coins, paper currency, gold & silver from general public, Holiday Inn Express, 2200 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. ST, PETER’S Anglican Church ACW Spring Sale, 218 Church St., Comox, 10 a.m.–noon. Bake sale & new-to-you items. FMI: 250-339-2925. C.V. LAUGHTER Yoga onehour session, Comox United Church (side entrance), 10:30 a.m. Continues every other Saturday through June. By donation. FMI: Susan 250-890-0626, www. InvokeLaughter.com. FRANCOPHONE Association presents Maple Sugar Shack Brunch, Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, 11 a.m. Bilingual & family event, live band, magnificent traditional menu, taffy pull & more. FMI: www.afvc.ca, 250-3348884. LAKE TRAIL Middle School Earth Day, 805 Willemar Ave., Courtenay, 1–4 p.m. Free admission. KidsZone, community garden, nature walks, films & food. Co-presented by Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections & World Community SHIATSU workshop, Lewis Centre, Lawn Bowling Bldg., 489 Old Island Hwy., Courtenay, 3–5 p.m. Presented by Adam Gottlieb for those with hand/wrist/arm pain from repetitive work FMI: 250-589-8655, workshops@ adamgottliebshiatsu.com. KITTY CAT P.A.L. Society AGM, Common Room, Creekside Commons, 2202 Lambert Dr., Courtenay, 7 p.m. (Park on Morello or Arden Rd & walk down as guest parking limited to 5 spots.) FMI: 250-218-7223, www.kittycatpals.com. OCEAN Waves Square Dance Club Salty Dog Special w/callers Fran & Roger Archambault & cuers Lorna & Carmen Corbet, Florence Filberg Centre, 7:30–10 p.m. FMI: Cathy 250-338-7942.
Sunday, April 22 INTERNATIONAL Coin Collectors buying coins, paper currency, gold & silver from general public, Holiday Inn Express, 2200 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Monday, April 23 COMOX Seniors Association presents Monday dance lessons, d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., 3–6:20 p.m. Eric Lam teaches waltz, jive, Argentine tango, etc. FMI/ registration: Arabella 250941-8885, arabella888@ gmail.com, www.comoxseniors.ca.
Tuesday, April 24 COURTENAY Library presents Intro to eBooks, 300 - 6th St., 6:30–7:30 p.m. FMI/registration: 250-334-3369.
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Radio host wins national award 97.3 the Eagle program director/ producer Bob Johnstone has won a Gold Crystal Award for the best commercial in a small market in Canada. The 47th annual Crystal Awards, handed out March 22 in Toronto, recognize excellence in the radio industry. Entries are judged by industry experts across the country. Johnstone was nominated for the
Rappin’ Rat Zapper commercial he created for South Country Feed and Supply in Courtenay. “We’re extremely proud of Bob and the work he does,” said operations manager Richard Skinner. “He always goes above and beyond to ensure that our clients get the best service and our listeners get the best product. It’s great to see him get this kind of national recognition.”
FROM LEFT: 97.3 The Eagle sales associate Ilona Rapin, Carol McColl of South Country Feed and Supply and Eagle producer/Morning Show host Bob Johnstone.
Where inch-loss begins After three years in business with the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method, Custom Contouring Body Spa is pleased to announce its first anniversary as a Diamond Centre. This top honour is bestowed to clinics that meet requirements of the Regional Clinic Developer of Ideal Protein Corp. Vic Steblyna. “Very few clinics achieve such an outstanding honour and I am proud to support a company that has such high level success,” Steblyna said. Custom Contouring is recognized by its dedication to retail sales and customer satisfaction. Owners Tana Doleman and Leona Drewry are pleased to have reached this benchmark in their young and growing business.
“Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method is a valuable asset for our company and we look forward to continued success in the future,” Drewry said. Custom Contouring specializes in cellulite reduction and muscle toning plus the weight loss program. It has locations on the corner of England and Fourth in Courtenay and in the Quinsam Professional Centre on Second in Campbell River. For more information go to customcontouring.com.
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We’re not that far removed from shameful, racist past It’s sure to be a solemn time for many of those taking part in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Victoria. The trauma inflicted by the 150-year legacy of Indian residential schools has shaped Canadian society as we know it. First Nations continue to have an uneasy relationship with the country they are born into. That won’t change after this weekend, or even once the commission finishes hearing from the 150,000 or so people expected to tell their stories across the country. We might ask if it’s worth the pain to reopen old wounds and whether we’d all be better off by simply forgetting. In the 21st century, it seems beyond the pale for people to treat each other the way earlier generations did. We are a society that prides itself on our tolerance, but the fact is, we are not that far removed from our past. The idea of forcing hegemony was a popular notion among many Canadians throughout our history. Almost every ethnic group that was somehow alien to the mainstream has stories of attempted assimilation. In almost every case the process was a profound failure. But it is the residential schools – their thoroughness and persistence – that left the largest legacy of damage to a population that really should be at the core of who we are as a nation. As many as 3,000 people are expected to add their voices to the commission in Victoria. Some will recall the kindness of teachers and others who really believed they were doing what was best for the children in their care. Others will reveal a depth of evil that provokes emotions that should be harder to stir from events that happened so long ago. It’s time for Canadians to open ourselves to doing what will correct past mistakes. We need to celebrate cultures authorities once tried to destroy. – Victoria News
Record Question of the Week This week: Twenty-three per cent replied yes when asked, “With Canuck Fever starting to rise, do you think Vancouver will win the Stanley Cup this year?” It’s not looking good with the Canucks down 3-0 to the Kings. Visit www.comoxvalleyrecord.com and vote in the Poll. 19 Wing Comox personnel were efficient in determining there was no bomb aboard a Korean Air flight, then feeding passengers and sending them on their way.
MLA Harry Bloy embarrassed even fellow B.C. Liberals with a rambling, off-topic rant against provincial NDP leader Adrian Dix.
‘Vacant ghetto’ unacceptable Dear editor, Change is typically a good thing but based on the ideology and direction of where our community is going I would suggest that the Comox Valley has taken on a regressive direction. This city used to have a sense of hope that its future would bring bigger and better things and sadly that has changed. The litmus test of failure is having third-generation residents of the Comox Valley having to relocate due to the recent wave of opposition to anything that resembles employment growth or economic growth. Our biggest export is young working families leaving for northern B.C. and Alberta due to the lack of opportunity and lack of vision that our community seemingly embraces. Self-styled environmental experts and whiz kids with plenty of free time protest and lobby against any investment opportunity that comes to the Valley and the results speak for themselves. Fifth Street is looking like a vacant ghetto due to the flat
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Self-styled environmental experts and whiz kids with plenty of free time protest and lobby against any investment opportunity that comes to the Valley and the results speak for themselves.
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local economy and buildings like the old McConochies Furniture store continue to stay vacant due to city council and their investment-killing permitting policies. Local pubs and restaurants suffer and the municipal governments seem to have financial shortfalls everywhere that property owners ultimately end up having to cover. Sadly, managing mediocrity and borderline poverty appear to be the upward trend in the Valley as opposed to managing opportunity. The recent hysteria regarding the coal mine is a glowing example of the misguided and misin-
formed, pursuing an agenda that is infirm of purpose on a myriad of levels resulting in more of the same do nothing culture that pervades this community. Lost in all of the misinformed information being disseminated by the opposition groups are the opportunities that could be leveraged from this coal mine such as the much-needed infrastructure in all areas of the Comox Valley and the spin-off economics of having a mine with 400 full-time employees making a minimum of 100k a year. What’s the future of our community? Land speculation predicated on pensioners? Military spending? Eco tours? Bigger municipal governments and more process? If the rest of our province and country pursued the same agenda, we would be broke and unable to pay for the much-needed government programs that a huge part of our demographic benefit from. I think this region can do a lot better! Ken Brown, Comox Valley
Not another noisy intersection Dear editor, We have grave concerns regarding the proposed development at the MacDonald and Guthrie intersection. Do we really need another noisy congested intersection and mini mall? The once-beautiful Comox Valley is inundated with big box stores and shopping malls. Please reconsider such a highdensity, noisy, commercial zone near our home on Evans Place. We have lived in the Comox Valley for over 32 years. Change is inevitable but can’t the commercial area be built over by Quality Foods or not built at all? We are opposed to the development permit application No. DP
09-10 Plan VIP84899 Lot A district Lot 170. Home Depot/Costco/Thrifty/ Quality Foods/Shoppers Drug Mart/M&M — it goes on and on. I would also like to address our concerns across the street in the MacDonald Bog. We love the wildlife; birds, herons, frogs, etc. that inhabit this wonderful boggy area.
Can anybody assure us that this bog will not be turned into yet another commercial business area or housing development? We purchased this home in November because of the proximity to the unique bog and the adjacent park. Please do not develop these green spaces. Heather & Jim Alton, Courtenay
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Wood bridge makes so much sense Dear editor, I read with great interest the letter written by Mr. Brian Woodason with respect to the proposed pedestrian and cycling bridge at Sixth Street (Record, April 11). I find it interesting that he uses the reason that a wood bridge would have high maintenance costs and, “A large section of the riverbank/floodplain would be impacted” as detractors to building it. Amazingly, in the same letter he purports that a crossing at 29th Street is a better idea. Unfortunately, the impact of a crossing at 29th would be many times more excessive than any type of crossing at Sixth, let alone a wood bridge. Furthermore, as repairs to a wood bridge could be made with locally sourced materials (wood) with local labour, maintenance costs would in fact be equal to or less than any other type of structure. He also assumes that “extremely toxic” preservatives would
be required. This is absolutely false. There are many natural wood preservative products to choose from, and given the nature of this project and its intent, these are the types of preservatives that would be used. Now, to address the
letter goes on to imply is that a crossing at 29th Street is recommended by existing studies. This is most definitely not a recommendation of any studies, and as far as spending taxpayer money unwisely, such a crossing would cost $140 million or
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existing traffic studies. Mr. Woodason is quite correct in that they do not recommend a pedestrian crossing at 26th Street. The reason for this is simple: Assessing or considering these types of options was not included in the terms of reference for the studies — I know this as my company submitted a bid for the third crossing study to the City of Courtenay. What Mr. Woodason’s
more (this is per the Third Crossing Study prepared by McElhanney Consulting Services and available at the City of Courtenay website). The recommended third crossing is at 11th Street with an estimated cost of $14.6 million in capital and a total lifetime cost, including maintenance, in excess of $30 million. In comparison, $2 million for a pedestrian bridge is quite
reasonable. Especially if building a pedestrian and cycling bridge could help avoid the need for a third vehicle crossing altogether. It only takes a small percent increase in the number of vehicles on any given road to completely stop the flow of traffic. That’s why even a small increase in non-vehicular traffic can make a significant difference in the flow of vehicle traffic. i.e. it takes only a small increase in people riding bikes, walking and taking the bus to dramatically increase the efficiency of travel for everyone who chooses to stay in their cars. Furthermore, removing vehicles from the road in favour of alternate modes of transportation will also decrease wear and tear on existing infrastructure, extending the life of roads we have already built and again, saving everyone money. Andrew Gower, P.Eng., PE, Courtenay
Reynolds would make good trustee Dear editor, My name is Linda McLeod and my husband and I have lived in Union Bay for close to a year. I was very disappointed not to find any coverage in your newspaper concerning Mary Reynolds’ bid to seek a seat on the Union Bay Improvement District board of trustees. As anyone knows who follows Mary’s blog All Things Union Bay, Mary
has dedicated a lot of her time and energy to research and expose the questionable operations of the Union Bay Improvement District with all of its “warts” and conflicts of interest. Who else besides Mary came forward with these complaints? I would also like to point out that in my strong opinion, Mary was intentionally ignored by former
UBID trustees who repeatedly refused to answer her hard-hitting questions at meetings. Then the board illegally sued Mary for defamation and spent over $100,000 of public funds to do so. The new board settled with her since it is illegal for a government to sue an individual for defamation. Once the plaintiffs (two staff and six former UBID trustees) decided to then
Questions offered for polling Dear editor, While online polls might not always provide reliable answers, they at least raise the questions for discussion. Here are some ideas for future “Questions of the Week”, the Record’s online poll of public opinion, for your consideration: • Does the recent firing of 300 employees of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency make you feel less secure about the safety of your meat and vegetables? • Does Canada need a top-of-the-line first-attack stealth fighter jet? • Can B.C. expect to
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retain its best teachers and attract new ones if they are paid the lowest in Canada? • Should the City of Courtenay be borrowing $30 million for a new RCMP detachment building? • The Canadian Energy Research Institute, a government- and industryfunded think tank, predicts in its most recent report that the Canadian dollar could rise to US$2.08 by 2030 with rapid tar sands development. Would this, in your view, have a negative impact on the Cana-
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dian economy and society? • The reputable scientific consensus is that a three-degree Celsius increase in global temperatures is likely by the end of the century. The last time the earth was that warm, sea levels were 25 metres higher than today. Is this something that concerns you at all? Tom Pater, Courtenay Editor’s note: We appreciate the thoughtful and thought-provoking suggestions, but feel compelled to point out that B.C. teachers are not the lowest-paid teachers in Canada.
proceed with the defamation lawsuit using their own funds, a judge threw the case out. It amazes me that the community doesn’t insist on getting that $100,000 back. That money was clearly needed for urgent issues such as for a fire contingency fund. A water agreement with Kensington is probably the most important agreement which has ever been voted upon by a UBID Board. As part of Mary’s platform for running for UBID trustee, she would like this agreement revisited. Is Mary Reynolds “too outspoken” to be a UBID trustee? I would say that she is just the person we need — she is a person who has worked tirelessly for what is important to our community. “Fairness and true democratic practices for everyone” is her motto. Mary will tell the community how it is and won’t mince her words. When you vote at the UBID AGM on April 21, vote for Mary Reynolds. Linda McLeod, Union Bay
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A BIG ROUSING standing ovation for Gord of Bop City music in Courtenay. After I believe 27 years of serving the Comox Valley he retired April 2. Thanks Gord for your exceptional music knowledge and selling tickets to countless concerts all over the region. Thanks for special ordering obscure music titles and just being an adult dropin centre. You are an oasis in jungle of box stores that only carry top 40 titles. And to the new owners, big shoes to fill but we know you can do it!! And Gord….so much for freedom 85. Enjoy! INTERESTING THAT SOME COMOX Valley residents think potable water delivered to their homes and business is next to free! The CVRD will be charging 1,500 metered rural customers $501,000 for water delivery this year — and it’s going up, next year. Way up. A HUMBLING AND lighthearted beef to the five-foot, two-inch 70-plus lady who moved here on March 1 and wrote a long letter to the editor “Garbage Service Not Good Here.” A number of businesses have had the pleasure of serving her, just to be confronted with the same attitude. Dear lady, please try to relax and enjoy life!! We welcome you in to our community. No one should feel “incarcerated here!” A BIG THANK You to Habitat For Humanity for putting on an inspiring and informative evening at the First Nations hall last Tuesday. Though I’ve participated in a Habitat build overseas what I learned from the talks is that there are many ways locally to give families a hand up in owning their own home. The most exciting thing for me was finding out that there’s a women’s build locally. All ages and experience levels are welcome. If construction isn’t your thing there are many ways to participate by helping prepare meals, musical entertainment. For more info you can go to www.habitatnorthisland.com or call 250-334-3777, ext. 312. BIG PURRS FOR franchise owner Jason Havelock and Petland Courtenay! Thanks for stepping forward and giving the Kitty Cat P.A.L. Society a new adoption centre in their store. So many more stray cats will be taken care of and be able to find their forever home. This is great news! I will now shop in this store for my own cats, to support their kind and generous contributions for all the rescued, homeless kitties in
dire need. WHY ARE LOCAL churches unable to take a stand, or respond to questions asked by potential parishioners? While looking for a new spiritual home, I sent emails to five different churches asking them three simple questions: 1. What is your stance on ordinating women? 2. Do you conduct gay marriages in your church? 3. Do you accept other religions as being equally valid pathways to God? Of the five I wrote to, only one responded to my message. The minister that did write back, didn’t answer any of my questions but invited me to phone him as “these issues are too complicated to be responded to in an email.” What’s so complicated about answering questions that only need yes or no answers? Since I’ve already made my mind on how I feel about these issues, I’m looking for a church that reflects my inclusive beliefs. What’s wrong with local religious outreach committees? Are they too ashamed to write their church policies down in a concrete form that might come back and bite them? When I contacted several other churches last year with these same three questions they had no problems telling me what their policies were over the phone. HERE WE GO again with stage three water restrictions — emergency conservation measures due to BC Hydro maintenance. However, good timing — there is little need for water sprinkling, but you can’t wash your car at home — the only option is commercial car washes which are allowed to use 10 times as much potable water/wash. More car washes are on the way and CVRD metered residents will be subsidizing their water costs! Brown lawns to provide cheap water to high use commercial customers does not inspire conservation. LARGE SPRING BOUQUETS to London Drugs (Courtenay) and Rhodos Coffee Roasting Company for their generous sponsorship of ImageFest 2012. Affordable Picture Framing, Joel’s About The Art, South Hollow Gallery & Leapenhi Paper, Whyte’s Custom Framing, Opus Art Supplies, Pentax Ricoh Canada Imaging Inc., Arlene Bishop, Claude Dalley and Peter Hamilton were wonderful for their generous donations of door prizes for the event. Thanks, too, to all the dedicated volunteer members of the Comox Valley Camera Club who stepped up to make our production such a great success!
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Purple Ribbon campaign begins The Peace Begins at Home Purple Ribbon Campaign has begun in the Comox Valley. This community campaign is an initiative of the Comox Valley Transition Society in partnership with local agencies, businesses, local government, organization and individuals. The campaign runs until April 30. The Peace Begins at Home Campaign aims to bring the issue of family violence out into the open in our community. It is an opportunity to talk about the roots of violence in our community and in our culture; to publicly demonstrate our shared community value that Peace Begins at Home; and to learn more about the resources available in our community to families and individuals facing violence in the home. Businesses, organizations, families and
TONYA IS ALIVE thanks to an ostomy.
Ostomies prolong life To look at her you would never guess. She is a young, active mother of two, sharing her life with a caring husband and family members living in the Comox Valley. “It’s not a secret; I have always been very upfront about my ileostomy,” says Tonya. “Some people are curious about it, others just nod, and a few sort of pull back and act like it could be catching. I’m not the least bit embarrassed about it, after all, it saved my life, and I wouldn’t be alive without it.” An ileostomy is one of three types of ostomies (colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy) resulting from surgery. During surgery a portion of the bowel is brought to the surface of the abdomen. This allows for normal bodily wastes to be expelled through a surgical opening (stoma) on the abdomen. People with ostomies wear an appliance to collect waste. Tonya has suffered from Crohn’s disease since she was eight years old although she was not diagnosed with such until she was 18 years old. Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease that most often attacks
the intestine. In 2009 Tonya suffered a perforated bowel and talk of an ostomy became more apparent. First they tried a strict diet along with an aggressive pharmaceutical and for a couple of years it appeared to be working. During this time Tonya did everything and anything to avoid an ostomy. Despite her best efforts, in 2011 her appendix burst, requiring surgery and resulting in an ileostomy. “I remember going home and lying on the couch thinking how will I cope? I went back and forth from being sad to being angry. It was around that time that I heard about a local ostomy support group.” The Comox Valley Ostomy Support group is a volunteer organization that reaches out to people like Tonya. “Connecting with the Comox Valley Ostomy Support Group has made such a difference to my outlook,” notes Tonya. The Comox Valley Ostomy Support Group meets at the Community Health Centre on England Avenue in Courtenay. The next
meeting is April 30 at 7 p.m. — it is free to attend. Those interested in more information can contact Betty at 250871-4778 or Ken at 250-339-3791. — Comox Valley Ostomy Support Group
individuals can participate by wearing the purple lapel ribbon from April 16 to 30 and taking the Peace Begins at Home Pledge and encouraging others to do the same. The pledge and more information about the campaign is available at www.peacebeginsathome.ca. Participants also display Peace Begins at Home signage and rack cards and commit to talking openly with friends and family and colleagues about the issue of family violence. Events are scheduled this week. Community members can stop by to pick up campaign materials, sign the pledge in person, and chat with Comox Val-
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Robin Rivers’ love of books and creativity drove her five years ago to launch a familyfocused website in the Comox Valley. Now, the local entrepreneur has been tapped to take that passion to the national stage as she leads two projects that will roll out across Canada this fall. Rivers has inked the papers to head up the development teams to launch Books For Treats Canada and National Costume Swap Day Canada as sister projects this Halloween season. The initiatives will be launched both online and in communities across the country as they celebrate creativity and champion children’s imaginations. Rivers brings her skills as a project leader, event developer, writer and marketer to the table, combined with a deep love for literacy, children’s health and living lighter on the Earth. With that, she has gathered a team of entertainment, publishing and marketing industry professionals from across Canada to produce these events that have been licensed to Rivers company, Our Big Earth Media Co. Both initiatives have an enthusiastic following in the U.S. and were
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held in select Canadian markets last year by Our Big Earth Media Co. The results were resounding success and planning began for a 2012 Canadian national kickoff. Books For Treats Canada brings communities across the country together to champion children’s imaginations through the simple act of giving out books instead of candy on Halloween. From showcase events to giveaways at local libraries and at homes in towns all over Canada, a celebration of stories is in store. Learn more at www.booksfortreats.ca. National Costume Swap Day Canada provides a central meeting point where communities from across Canada can begin greening their Halloween by hosting costume swaps at their local community centres, halls, churches, schools and other public places. NCSDC give you all of the tools. You get to celebrate the season as a part of an international movement. Learn more at costumeswapdaycanada.com Our Big Earth Media Co. is a full-service media company. Learn more at www. ourbigearth.com — Our Big Earth
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